Columbus County · stream · order 5 river · ~94 cfs typical
Cow Branch
Cow Branch is a stream in Columbus County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
93°
66°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
92°
74°
14 mph
18%
Sun
Storms
95°
73°
19 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Mill Branch0.5 mi
- Mill Pond0.8 mi
- Sand Hill Lake2.4 mi
- Wild Cat Lake3.6 mi
- Cerro Gordo3.3 mi
- Dunn Swamp3.3 mi
- Brown Mill Branch3.9 mi
- Lewis Lake (historical)4.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cow Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cow Branch?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cow Branch?+
Cow Branch is a stream in Columbus County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.